2005 - The Panthers ink free agent NHL All Star veterans Joe Nieuwendyk and Gary Roberts to two-year contracts. Nieuwendyk and Roberts bring a combined four Stanley Cup rings to the Panthers as well as over 2,000 games played.

1994 - Bryan Murray is named general manager of the Panthers.

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Martin Gelinas

2005 - NHL veteran Martin Gelinas signs a two-year contract, adding to the club another player with over 1,000 games played. Gelinas also brings Stanley Cup experience with four teams, winning a Cup with Edmonton.

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1996 - The Panthers and SportsChannel Florida agree to a multi-year deal.

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1999 - The Panthers and SportsChannel Florida announce an agreement that extends the exclusive Panthers television rights to SportsChannel through the 2010-2011 season.

2005 -Rostislav Olesz, the Panthers top pick from the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, signs a three-year entry-level contract with the Panthers.

1999 -Pavel Bure returns to the ice in South Florida for the first time since undergoing a series of operations on his right knee in March. Bure skates at "about 80%" for two hours at GoldCoast Arena in Pompano and experiences no swelling.

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2005 - Panthers announce a one-year affiliation agreement with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL.

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1999 - The Panthers name Steve Dangerfield senior vice president.

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2009 - Robb Tallas is hired as the club's goaltending consultant.

2005 - The Panthers announce an agreement with the Buffalo Sabres to place Panthers prospects with Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans.